Description
Ultimate Chicken Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and sweet grapes for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or a light dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritional benefits. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Serve it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or as lettuce wraps for a refreshing option. Try this Ultimate Chicken Salad Recipe today and enjoy the fresh flavors that make it a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sliced raw almonds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup red grapes (quartered)
- 2 celery ribs (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil the chicken breasts in water for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool before dicing.
- Prepare ingredients: While the chicken cools, chop celery, slice green onions, quarter grapes, and chop herbs.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, add diced chicken to chopped vegetables and pour dressing over. Stir gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve or store: Enjoy immediately on greens or in sandwiches or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg